Upcoming Events

More detailed information for most events is made available in a media advisory published approximately 3 business days prior to the event. These can be found in the Media advisories section of the website. Times posted are Eastern Time unless otherwise noted, and are in 24-hour clock notation.

March 6, 2019

Media Lock-up - Interest Rate Announcement

Bank of Canada, 30 Bank Street Ottawa, ON K1A 0G9
8:30 - 10:00 (ET)

Press Release - Interest Rate Announcement

Bank of Canada, 234 Wellington Ottawa, ON K1A 0G9
10:00 (ET)

On eight scheduled dates each year, the Bank of Canada issues a press release announcing its decision for the overnight rate target, together with a short explanation of the factors influencing the decision.

March 7, 2019

Speech – Lynn Patterson, Deputy Governor

Hamilton Chamber of Commerce, Hamilton, ON
12:45 (ET)

Economic Progress ReportRegistrationRemarks will be published on the Bank’s website at 12:30 (ET).Live audio and video webcasts of the speech will be available on the Bank’s website.There will be media availability following this event. Media advisory to come.

April 15, 2019

Publication - Business Outlook Survey and Senior Loan Officer Survey

Bank of Canada, 234 Wellington Street Ottawa, ON K1A 0G9
10:30 (ET)

The Business Outlook Survey is a summary of interviews conducted by the Bank's regional offices with the senior management of about 100 firms, selected in accordance with the composition of Canada's gross domestic product. The Senior Loan Officer Survey collects information on the business-lending practices of Canadian financial institutions.

April 24, 2019

Media Lock-Up – Interest Rate Announcement and Monetary Policy Report

Bank of Canada, 30 Bank Street Ottawa, ON K1A 0G9
7:00 - 10:00 (ET)

Journalists are invited to review Rate Announcement press release and the Report, under embargo, at the Bank’s head office in Ottawa. A briefing session on the Report will take place during the lock-up.

Release of the Interest Rate Announcement & Monetary Policy Report

Bank of Canada, 234 Wellington Ottawa, ON K1A 0G9
10:00 (ET)

FAD - On eight scheduled dates each year, the Bank of Canada issues a press release announcing its decision for the overnight rate target, together with a short explanation of the factors influencing the decision. MPR - Four times a year, the Bank of Canada’s Governing Council presents the Bank’s base-case projection for inflation and growth in the Canadian economy, and its assessment of risks.

Publication - Financial System Review

The Governor and Senior Deputy Governor hold a press conference to discuss the contents of the Review. A detailed review of developments in the financial system and an analysis of policy directions in the financial sector.

May 29, 2019

Media Lock-up - Interest Rate Announcement

Bank of Canada, 30 Bank Street Ottawa, ON K1A 0G9
8:30 - 10:00 (ET)

Press Release - Interest Rate Announcement

Bank of Canada, 234 Wellington Ottawa, ON K1A 0G9
10:00 (ET)

On eight scheduled dates each year, the Bank of Canada issues a press release announcing its decision for the overnight rate target, together with a short explanation of the factors influencing the decision.

June 28, 2019

Publication - Business Outlook Survey and Senior Loan Officer Survey

Bank of Canada, 234 Wellington Street Ottawa, ON K1A 0G9
10:30 (ET)

The Business Outlook Survey is a summary of interviews conducted by the Bank's regional offices with the senior management of about 100 firms, selected in accordance with the composition of Canada's gross domestic product. The Senior Loan Officer Survey collects information on the business-lending practices of Canadian financial institutions.

July 10, 2019

Media Lock-Up – Interest Rate Announcement and Monetary Policy Report

Bank of Canada, 30 Bank Street Ottawa, ON K1A 0G9
7:00 - 10:00 (ET)

Journalists are invited to review Rate Announcement press release and the Report, under embargo, at the Bank’s head office in Ottawa. A briefing session on the Report will take place during the lock-up.

Release of the Interest Rate Announcement & Monetary Policy Report

Bank of Canada, 234 Wellington Ottawa, ON K1A 0G9
10:00 (ET)

FAD - On eight scheduled dates each year, the Bank of Canada issues a press release announcing its decision for the overnight rate target, together with a short explanation of the factors influencing the decision. MPR - Four times a year, the Bank of Canada’s Governing Council presents the Bank’s base-case projection for inflation and growth in the Canadian economy, and its assessment of risks.

Press Conference - Monetary Policy Report

Bank of Canada, 30 Bank Street Ottawa, ON K1A 0G9
11:15 (ET)

The Governor and Senior Deputy Governor hold a press conference to discuss the contents of the Report.

September 4, 2019

Media Lock-up - Interest Rate Announcement

Bank of Canada, 30 Bank Street Ottawa, ON K1A 0G9
8:30 - 10:00 (ET)

Press Release - Interest Rate Announcement

Bank of Canada, 234 Wellington Ottawa, ON K1A 0G9
10:00 (ET)

On eight scheduled dates each year, the Bank of Canada issues a press release announcing its decision for the overnight rate target, together with a short explanation of the factors influencing the decision.

October 22, 2019

Publication - Business Outlook Survey and Senior Loan Officer Survey

Bank of Canada, 234 Wellington Street Ottawa, ON K1A 0G9
10:30 (ET)

The Business Outlook Survey is a summary of interviews conducted by the Bank's regional offices with the senior management of about 100 firms, selected in accordance with the composition of Canada's gross domestic product. The Senior Loan Officer Survey collects information on the business-lending practices of Canadian financial institutions.

October 30, 2019

Media Lock-Up – Interest Rate Announcement and Monetary Policy Report

Bank of Canada, 30 Bank Street Ottawa, ON K1A 0G9
7:00 - 10:00 (ET)

Journalists are invited to review Rate Announcement press release and the Report, under embargo, at the Bank’s head office in Ottawa. A briefing session on the Report will take place during the lock-up.

Release of the Interest Rate Announcement & Monetary Policy Report

Bank of Canada, 234 Wellington Ottawa, ON K1A 0G9
10:00 (ET)

FAD - On eight scheduled dates each year, the Bank of Canada issues a press release announcing its decision for the overnight rate target, together with a short explanation of the factors influencing the decision. MPR - Four times a year, the Bank of Canada’s Governing Council presents the Bank’s base-case projection for inflation and growth in the Canadian economy, and its assessment of risks.

Press Conference - Monetary Policy Report

The Governor and Senior Deputy Governor hold a press conference to discuss the contents of the Report.

December 4, 2019

Media Lock-up - Interest Rate Announcement

Bank of Canada, 30 Bank Street Ottawa, ON K1A 0G9
8:30 - 10:00 (ET)

Press Release - Interest Rate Announcement

Bank of Canada, 234 Wellington Ottawa, ON K1A 0G9
10:00 (ET)

On eight scheduled dates each year, the Bank of Canada issues a press release announcing its decision for the overnight rate target, together with a short explanation of the factors influencing the decision.